Printed Circuit Board Design Engineer

Entegee; Germantown (MD); On-site; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

401(k) Plan

Commuter Benefits

Job summary

Entegee in Germantown, MD seeks an experienced PCB layout engineer to develop high-density, multi-layer boards from schematics and netlists. You will place components, route critical traces, and ensure signal integrity and EMI control while meeting milestones in compressed schedules.

You will collaborate with electrical and mechanical teams, support DFM/DFT reviews, and generate fabrication/assembly documentation. Advanced Cadence Allegro skills and IPC knowledge are essential.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of PCB layout experience, senior-level preferred.
• Proficiency in Cadence Allegro PCB Designer/Editor.
• Strong IPC standards and fabrication/assembly knowledge.
• Experience with multilayer, controlled impedance routing.

Responsibilities

• Develop PCB layouts from released schematics, netlists, and requirements.
• Place components and route for complex multilayer boards with high density.
• Execute high-speed digital, power, RF, and mixed-signal layouts.
• Apply design techniques for signal integrity, power integrity, EMI, grounding, and thermal.
• Generate fabrication and assembly documentation.
• Collaborate with electrical, mechanical, and manufacturing teams to resolve layout challenges.
• Interface with PCB fabrication and suppliers to address questions.
• Support DFM/DFT reviews and incorporate feedback.
• Meet design milestones within compressed schedules.

Skills

PCB layout

Independent work

IPC standards

Config management

High-density layouts

ECAD tools

Tools

Cadence Allegro PCB Designer/Editor

Job description

• Develop PCB layouts from released schematics, netlists, and engineering requirements with minimal oversight.
• Perform component placement and routing for complex multilayer boards, including high-density and controlled impedance designs.
• Execute high-speed digital, power, RF, and mixed-signal layouts in accordance with industry’s best practices.
• Apply sound design techniques for signal integrity, power integrity, EMI mitigation, grounding, and thermal considerations.
• Generate complete fabrication and assembly documentation packages.
• Collaborate with electrical engineers, mechanical engineers, and manufacturing teams to resolve layout challenges.
• Interface with PCB fabrication and assembly vendors as needed to address technical questions.
• Support DFM/DFT reviews and incorporate feedback efficiently.
• Meet established design milestones within compressed development schedules.

Basic Requirements

• 7+ years of PCB layout experience (senior-level candidates preferred).
• Advanced proficiency in Cadence Allegro PCB Designer/Editor.
• Proven ability to independently complete complex board layouts.
• Strong understanding of IPC standards and PCB fabrication/assembly processes.
• Experience with multilayer stackups, controlled impedance routing, and high-density layouts.
• Demonstrated experience working within structured release and configuration management systems.
• Ability to quickly adapt to existing libraries, processes, and design standards.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled

Benefit offerings include medical, dental, vision, term life insurance, short-term disability insurance, additional voluntary benefits, commuter benefits and 401K plan. Our program provides employees the flexibility to choose the type of coverage that meets their individual needs. Available paid leave may include Paid Sick Leave, where required by law; any other paid leave required by Federal, State or local law; and Holiday pay upon meeting eligibility criteria. Disclaimer: These benefit offerings do not apply to client-recruited jobs and jobs which are direct hire to a client

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The Company will consider qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.